On 15 October 2005, the future king of Denmark was born amidst great fanfare. Now, as Prince Christian comes of age, let’s take a look back at the day of his birth.
Christian Valdemar Henri John was born at 1:57 am at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, the first child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. The couple had married in May 2004 and enjoyed immense popularity as they…
Princess Leonor attends Spain's National Day events in military uniform for first time
13th October 2023
The Spanish Royal Family have celebrated the country’s National Day and, for the first time, the heir to the throne attended in military uniform.
The National Day celebrations took place in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, with the royals taking part in the…
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway has visited a legal aid service which is facing big changes.
The ”Jussbussen”, which means the juridical buss, is a free legal service in Norway for those who need help. It’s a voluntary service where 36 law students offer free…
A royal baby boom took place in 2005, and now all those royal babies are coming of age.
Who has marked or is marking their 18th birthday this year?
Prince Hashem of Jordan
The youngest child of King Abdullah and Queen Rania turned 18 on 30 January (his father’s birthday). He is now attending university in the United States. He’s second in line to the Jordanian throne after…
Greenland has unveiled a new stamp in honour of Prince Christian’s 18th birthday, revealing the young prince in traditional Greenlandic dress in the stamp portrait.
The Danish Royal House shared a photo of the stamp, which features Prince Christian in a white anorak…
In a ceremony held in Madrid, Queen Sofía presented the prestigious Fundación MAPFRE 2023 Social Awards. These awards were designed to honour individuals, organizations, and projects that strive towards fostering a fairer and more equal society through their…
While some links between royal houses are well known and rather close, others are a little more distant and perhaps all the more interesting for that. The ties between the House of Windsor and the House of Grimaldi might be stretched, they are still there.
The connection begins in the 19th century when Albert I, Prince of Monaco married a British aristocrat called Lady Mary Victoria Hamilton.
The next Queen Elisabeth: how is she preparing for her future role?
11th October 2023
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has paved the way for a new generation of heirs in Europe to embrace their roles in a continuously changing landscape.
Elisabeth Thérèse Marie Hélène was born at 9:58 pm on 25 October 2001, the first of four children born to the…
Queen Letizia showcases hidden talent for important cause
11th October 2023
Queen Letizia has showcased a secret talent as she celebrated World Mental Health day, as she opened her speech with rap verses.
On 10th October 2023, the Queen of Spain joined many other royals in marking World Mental Health Day. Queen Letizia attended an event…
The romantic wedding of Prince Felix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg
10th October 2023
As they’re set to become parents for a third time, let’s take a look back at the wedding of Prince Felix and Princess Claire, who were married in the autumn of 2013.
The Grand Ducal Household announced that Prince Felix was engaged to his German girlfriend, Claire Lademacher, on 17 December 2012. The statement read: “The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess have the very great joy of announcing…